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Which is what John had written well into the book, on page 225 & I had also thought despairingly, as I struggled through the (13) Bad Rides section, albeit less than 100 pages, actually 75. Even the characters in the (13) Good Rides section aka Novella were a bit off & unbalanced, in my opinion. But I didn’t like anybody because I couldn’t identify with some simply sane person, I guess.

Still, I did like John Waters, the author, surprisingly because I had some kind of scattered preconception about this infamous cult film director & much to my pleasant surprise, writer of more than a few books! In effect, I decided after reading CARSICK that I would respectfully pick-up John on the side of the road somewhere, thumbing a ride across America.

And I really did like John Waters’ writing style throughout his (2014) book, CARSICK – John Waters Hitchhikes Across America.

Yet I couldn’t wait to get out of the car, in my mind, as if I were a virtual passenger in the backseat, or in the way back of the van & was forced to watch & wait with baited breath for all the shenanigans to end, before we might crash & burn, or something just as sinister. I was uncomfortable riding with so many desperate & disparate characters, apparently.

I read the (7) stellar reviews at the start of the book, under ‘Praise for Carsick’ & agree, in fact, after I finally finished the book, but I’m still a bit breathless with wonderment, like why exactly did we take this road-trip, John?

I bought John’s book as a gift for a new friend who is a gear-head, thinking CARSICK might have something to do with mechanical malfunctions & decisive maintenance matters under the hood, but there is none of that motorized stuff, in this book. More about interacting with oddball characters he meets on the road, rather than ‘blipping the throttle’ or ‘double clutching’ when downshifting; and/or, contemplating both the book & the car to the ‘polar moment of inertia’ & if I should consider turning the page (again) & reading about another demented character behind the wheel, or anticipate jumping out of the car & running away into the night, somewhere in the middle of America, maybe!

Still, I will give this book to my wannabe new friend, Lance the Driver, because I liked it more than I disliked it & I think he will, too. If for no other reason than to remind ourselves not to pick-up hitchhikers! Because you just never know for certain, what to expect!

Yet I was immediately hooked by John Waters’ dedication to the memory of his brother, Steve. Because I also had a brother, Steve.

And I liked a few of the singers on John Waters’ playlist for hitchhiking, on page 319.

And after all is said & done; still, I won’t spoil the ending & say whether John Waters completed his irrational vacation, or not. But I got to know John Waters a bit more than I had known about him before, so that was good, because John was the constant calm & sane character throughout the book, in addition to the Corvette Kid who was also a favorite character. I liked the Corvette Kid’s tenacity & impulsive assertiveness & would recommend the book on those two points, alone, as we should aspire to imitate his persistent & positive character traits.

And as John Waters’ says; ‘...but I will maintain my belief in the basic goodness of people.’

Or, another of my favorite perceptive thoughts from the book – ‘He’s off and I’m all by myself, the way everybody really is no matter where you are. There’s not a car in sight on the road, so I just stand there feeling the power of being alone and hopeful.’

Insight certainly is discerned after graphic interaction, especially gleaned from a cast of oddball characters in a John Waters’ book, like CARSICK.

Live & let live, eh?!

Good job, John!

Review by Jack Dunsmoor, author of the book, OK2BG


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Carsick John Waters 9780374298630 Books Reviews

I enjoyed this book with such gusto that I could hardly put it down and felt regret when it ended so suddenly. The first part of the book, which was fiction, was hilarious. His imagination on the good rides was incredible. I found myself hoping for John Waters that he would experience something as grand as his imagination in the non-fiction portion.

I skipped the fictional bad rides portion because my mind just cannot take horror stories, but for those who like horror, certainly go there!

While the real story of his adventure paled in comparison, I was fascinated by its truth. As a writer currently writing about travelers, I wished he had stayed on the streets at night. While I realize it would have been scary, I really believe if he had hooked up with other travelers, he would have had a time as great as his imagination.

Way to go John! Keep writing brave soul! You've got talent!
John Waters' movies and books remind me of my own twisted suburban filthy fantasied life. Though I never made filthy movies or have never published a filthy book, I have done all these things and more in my filthy mind. My own tainted lens of reality finds a voice in John Waters' perspectives and fantasies. This book is a fantasy AND a biography. Imagine the loneliness of hitchhiking and the wonders of a filthily overactive imagination... well you get that in the first part of the book... all of his fantasies about what could go wildly right and what could go wildly wrong untethered by reality. The second half is the actual story of a 60+ man with sufficient balls and crazy to pack a bag, make a cardboard sign and hitchhike across the country. I listened to the book on a long road trip ... twice. I understand that people like the actual version of events more, but after listening to it a couple times and with my own road hypnosis affecting my mind, I totally get why he did what he did and I'm glad he did. His very existence is nourishing to my heart and to ne'er-do-wells everywhere.
Well, it's John Waters, and he's my Lord and Savior. (Seriously, my online social network profile says John Waters under religion and FILTH with Divine's speech from PINK FLAMINGOS under politics.)

I bought the hardcover version as a 37th birthday present to myself. I also have the ebook and audio book versions. I really, really super like the latter, because John Waters narrates it. I enjoy hearing him say the slang term for a certain part of the lower anatomy.

I keep seeing reviews where people complain about the first two thirds of the book being fiction. Hey Stupid, he says right in the beginning that the Good and Bad rides are fantasies!

Who cares about that! Fiction or not, it's hilarious.

I was slightly uncomfortable with the sex scenes, but I quickly got over it. Not cause he's gay. I just never heard John Waters talk about his sex life and never gave it any thought.

Some of the book's material is recycled from his one man show THIS FILTHY WORLD. I noticed it, cause I've watched the movie version 167 times.

I did feel really bad for him when he got stuck looking for a ride in Ohio. I live in this state, so I know how weird and boring it is. Luckily, he got picked up by an local band and soon got on his way to another state.

Anyhow, whatever form you like your reading material in, I recommend you pick this up. It's fabulous and quite enjoyable
Which is what John had written well into the book, on page 225 & I had also thought despairingly, as I struggled through the (13) Bad Rides section, albeit less than 100 pages, actually 75. Even the characters in the (13) Good Rides section aka Novella were a bit off & unbalanced, in my opinion. But I didn’t like anybody because I couldn’t identify with some simply sane person, I guess.

Still, I did like John Waters, the author, surprisingly because I had some kind of scattered preconception about this infamous cult film director & much to my pleasant surprise, writer of more than a few books! In effect, I decided after reading CARSICK that I would respectfully pick-up John on the side of the road somewhere, thumbing a ride across America.

And I really did like John Waters’ writing style throughout his (2014) book, CARSICK – John Waters Hitchhikes Across America.

Yet I couldn’t wait to get out of the car, in my mind, as if I were a virtual passenger in the backseat, or in the way back of the van & was forced to watch & wait with baited breath for all the shenanigans to end, before we might crash & burn, or something just as sinister. I was uncomfortable riding with so many desperate & disparate characters, apparently.

I read the (7) stellar reviews at the start of the book, under ‘Praise for Carsick’ & agree, in fact, after I finally finished the book, but I’m still a bit breathless with wonderment, like why exactly did we take this road-trip, John?

I bought John’s book as a gift for a new friend who is a gear-head, thinking CARSICK might have something to do with mechanical malfunctions & decisive maintenance matters under the hood, but there is none of that motorized stuff, in this book. More about interacting with oddball characters he meets on the road, rather than ‘blipping the throttle’ or ‘double clutching’ when downshifting; and/or, contemplating both the book & the car to the ‘polar moment of inertia’ & if I should consider turning the page (again) & reading about another demented character behind the wheel, or anticipate jumping out of the car & running away into the night, somewhere in the middle of America, maybe!

Still, I will give this book to my wannabe new friend, Lance the Driver, because I liked it more than I disliked it & I think he will, too. If for no other reason than to remind ourselves not to pick-up hitchhikers! Because you just never know for certain, what to expect!

Yet I was immediately hooked by John Waters’ dedication to the memory of his brother, Steve. Because I also had a brother, Steve.

And I liked a few of the singers on John Waters’ playlist for hitchhiking, on page 319.

And after all is said & done; still, I won’t spoil the ending & say whether John Waters completed his irrational vacation, or not. But I got to know John Waters a bit more than I had known about him before, so that was good, because John was the constant calm & sane character throughout the book, in addition to the Corvette Kid who was also a favorite character. I liked the Corvette Kid’s tenacity & impulsive assertiveness & would recommend the book on those two points, alone, as we should aspire to imitate his persistent & positive character traits.

And as John Waters’ says; ‘...but I will maintain my belief in the basic goodness of people.’

Or, another of my favorite perceptive thoughts from the book – ‘He’s off and I’m all by myself, the way everybody really is no matter where you are. There’s not a car in sight on the road, so I just stand there feeling the power of being alone and hopeful.’

Insight certainly is discerned after graphic interaction, especially gleaned from a cast of oddball characters in a John Waters’ book, like CARSICK.

Live & let live, eh?!

Good job, John!

Review by Jack Dunsmoor, author of the book, OK2BG